USE OF BLACK OILS. 26*1 



often a speedy and effectual cure for sore shoulders 

 and backs, bruises, scratches, mange, mallenders 

 and sallenders, the poll-evil before it breaks 

 out, and likewise for greasy heels ; a little of the 

 ointment may be rubbed on the part affected once 

 a day. — It likewise will be found effectual in de- 

 stroying filth on young horses ; a small quantity 

 may be rubbed all along under the mane, and on 

 the back to the tail ; likewise on those parts where 

 filth lodges most. 



CHAP. LXVI. 



BLACK OILS, AND THEIR USE. 



These oils are effectual in curing sheep that 

 have been bitten by dogs or torn with lambing. 

 They may be rubbed on the part once or twice a 

 day, for two or three days together, which is in 

 general sufficient to effect a cure. They are like- 

 wise excellent for all wounds in fleshy parts, eitlier 

 in horses or beasts ; and where a gangrene is likely 

 to ensue, there is no application more beneficial, 



(RECIPE, No. 187.) 



Take — Linseed oil, four ounces ; 

 Oil of vitriol, one ounce : 

 Mix them together in a chamber-pot : 



